Special Transitional Care Support Worker/Nursery Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the neonatal team at St Helier Hospital as a Special Transitional Care Support Worker/Nursery Nurse. This role involves providing care to babies in a Level 2 Neonatal Unit, supporting families, and working collaboratively with nursing teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in maternity or paediatrics.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in maternity or paediatrics healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards, Accreditation, and BLISS baby charter.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care to babies requiring Neonatal Special Care.
• Communicate directly with neonatal nursing and medical teams to plan care.
• Support health promotion and provide care guidance to families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Good IT skills

Education

GCSE C/4 in Maths and English or equivalent

Level 3 Early Years qualification or Nursing Associate qualification

FDSci Health and Social Care or equivalent

Care Certificate completed

Job description

Special Transitional Care Support Worker/Nursery Nurse

Closing date: 22 May 2025

Join our neonatal team at St Helier Hospital as a trained nursery nurse or nursing associate. We are a Level 2 Neonatal Unit providing all levels of neonatal care, including transitional care on our postnatal wards.

Main duties

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care to babies requiring Neonatal Special Care (SC) and Transitional Care (NTC).
• Communicate directly with neonatal nursing and medical teams to plan care.
• Act autonomously to escalate concerns about babies' conditions.
• Support health promotion and provide care guidance to families.
• Instruct and advise parents on bathing, resuscitation, and safe sleep.

About us

We are part of Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, a family of over 7,000 colleagues committed to integrated health and care services across Surrey and South West London, working in partnership with local providers to deliver the best care.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached document for detailed information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE C/4 in Maths and English or equivalent; Level 3 Early Years qualification or Nursing Associate qualification.
• FDSci Health and Social Care or equivalent; Care Certificate completed.

Experience and knowledge

• At least 1 year experience in maternity or paediatrics healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards, Accreditation, and BLISS baby charter.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to work independently.

Other requirements

• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Respectful to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites and work flexibly.
• Capable of working in a busy environment and managing uncertainty.
• Willing to learn, collaborate, and improve performance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £31,081 to £33,665 per annum, including HCAS (outer London).